Overview

The intelligence analyst is primarily responsible for the analysis, processing and distribution of strategic and tactical intelligence. They are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and potential battle areas.

Job Duties

• Prepare all-source intelligence products to support the combat commander
  
• Assess the significance and reliability of incoming information with current intelligence
  
• Establish and maintain systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for an intelligence analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Critical thinking
  
• Preparing maps, charts and intelligence reports
  
• Military symbology
  
• Using computer systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in reading maps and charts
  
• Gathering information and studying its meaning
  
• Ability to think, speak and write clearly

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in research, business planning and even government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.